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11 hours ago · Washington (diplomat.so) - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, marking the first such operation under President Donald Trump's second term.

9 hours ago · Washington (diplomat.so) - The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in Somalia, marking the first such strikes during President Donald Trump's second term. The operation, led by U.S. Africa Command, was coordinated with the Somali government.

1 day ago · Washington (diplomat.so) - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, marking the first such operation under President Donald Trump's second term.

Beirut (diplomat.so) - Heavy fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon escalated on Saturday, with Hezbollah launching 130 missiles into Israel. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, with airstrikes reportedly…

Deir Al-balah, Gaza Strip (diplomat.so) — The aftermath of Israeli troops' withdrawal from southern Gaza's Khan Younis left Palestinians in shock as they grappled with the extensive destruction that ravaged their home city. Following months of fighting and bombardment, residents returned to…

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1 day ago · Mogadishu (diplomat.so) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, received on Saturday, at his office in the capital, Mogadishu, the Acting UN Special Representative, Amb. James Swan, and discussed with him strengthening cooperation between the government and the United Nations, particularly in advancing stability, governance, and ...

Jan 13, 2024 · The back-and-forth fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has not erupted into a full-blown war. But it has come perilously close, most recently after a Jan. 2 airstrike blamed on Israel that killed a top Hamas official in Beirut. Hezbollah responded with heavy barrages on Israeli military bases, while Israel has assassinated several Hezbollah commanders in …

Nov 6, 2023 · Mogadishu (Agencies + Diplomat.so) - Somalia is eyeing funding from the International Monetary Funds as budgetary estimates reach $1 billion mark for the first time in history. According to financial proposals endorsed by the country's Council of Ministers this week, the budget for the next fiscal year will reach $1,025,687,991, exceeding last year's, if the federal parliament approves the ...